How to Pronounce "diesel"

word

/ˈdisəɫ/

DEE-zuhl

/dˈiːzəl/

DEE-zuhl

Definition

Diesel is a type of fuel made from crude oil, used mainly in large vehicles like trucks, buses, and some cars. It can also refer to engines that run on this fuel.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdisəɫ/

British English

/dˈiːzəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

DEE-zuhl

Listen in Context

My car uses diesel instead of gasoline.

The truck needs more diesel to finish the trip.

We filled the generator with diesel before the power went out.

Does this station have diesel or just regular gas?